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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.07, 75.12 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.07, 75.12 and 34 is: 51.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.07 : 75.12 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.07/75.12 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.07x = 75.12 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.07x = 2,554.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,554.08/50.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.01

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